Wellness For The Win Podcast
Episodes
#87: Let's Yap with Bianca Miller, Part 2 -- Keeping Marriage Spicy, Comparison Struggles, Making Time for Friends in Your 30s, and more
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with my friend @biancamillerwrites this week & today is just a little yap session. Random Q&A mostly on marriage, relationship...
#86: Bianca Miller on Becoming a Full-Time Indie Author and the Tea on Book 3
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PS: don't listen with little ears around, oops ; ) I'm so excited to have my AUTHOR bestie and neighbor back on the podcast! We had so much...
#85: 5-Year-Old Interview with Rhett
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I spontaneously decided to interview Rhett and ask him some questions about being a 5-year-old. What he enjoys doing, his favorite foods, what he love...
#84: Interview with my Mama, Part 2 -- Reflecting on Becoming a Special Needs Grandma & More
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with my mama! Last week we talked all about her life pre-marriage & kids, becoming a mom, young motherhood, beco...
#83: An Honest Interview with My Mom -- on Motherhood, Becoming a Nana, and Words of Wisdom
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I had the honor of sitting down with MY sweet mama (Rhett & Levi's "nana") for such a fun conversation. I will love being able to l...
#82: BEST OF 2025 -- a few of my favorite things
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HI, WELCOME BACK : ) I missed you! coming back to the show with a solo episode today! What you'll hear in today's episode; Rounding up all...
#81: When You're Conflicted About Whether or Not to Grow Your Family
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a solo episode about the decision to grow your family -- or not. I was recently cleaning out the boys' closets and posted a question box...
#80: Realistic Healthy Snacking Ideas & Tips
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solo pod today all about healthy snacking! This is something I often got questions about from clients when working as a dietitian. Questions I addres...
#79: 2024 Reflections + 2025 Goals and Word of the Year -- Solo
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a quick-ish solo episode! I'm looking back on my 2024 ins & outs -- what to keep & what to ditch, plus my 2025 word of the year,...
#78: My Biggest Insecurities, Freezer Staples, Costco Favorites & Corporate World vs. SAHM Life
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a solo episode! Per usual -- all over the place. Just answering a bunch of random Q&A I've gotten recently! What I covered: Big boy...
#77: The "Happiness Trap" with Licensed Therapists from The Counseling Co.
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with the licensed therapists from The Counseling Co. is all about the "happiness trap" -- AKA, how our beliefs around happiness...
#76: Bianca Miller's Journey from Leaving Teaching to Becoming a Full-Time Author, Sneak Peek at Book TWO, Plus an "Ask The Neighbors"/Advice Segment with Shan + B!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to have my good friend, neighbor and PUBLISHED AUTHOR Bianca Miller on the pod today! This one is slightly chaotic -- enjoy ; )What we cove...
#75: Kellie Bullard-Kelley Part 2: Life After Loss, Remarrying as a Young Widow, How to Survive and Thrive Through Grief and More
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm SO excited to have Kellie Bullard-Kelley BACK on the podcast today for part 2! She was on waaaaay back on episode 6 of the podcast, so today ...
#74: NAPA Intensive Therapy Recap, Nutrition Q&A, Special Needs Mom Tips and More
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode today! What I covered: NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recapGoals now that we’re home Random Q&A:Do we need ...
#73: A Deep Dive Into Understanding the Therapy Process with The Counseling Co.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas Cit...
#72: Why Motivation Isn't Enough -- How to Develop & Maintain Healthy Habits
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen: Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’...
#71: Has Honesty About Motherhood on IG Gone Too Far? Intuitive Eating, C-Section Recovery, Family Meal Inspo Q&A and More
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like:Motherhood -- my favorite parts ...
#70: Navigating a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis with Leslee Flannery, RD
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD. Listen in to ...
#69: Rhett Being Adorable & Random Chats
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; ) Affiliate Links I Menti...
#68: Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders & Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body with Heather Lasco, RD
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Lasco is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders. In this episode we dive into all things dis...
#67: Toddler Discipline, Setting Boundaries and Random Q&A
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Today is a random solo episode that is all over the place, per usual. Here's what you can expect: random Q&A / would you rather re...
Ready to Try REAL FOOD for Tube Feeding? Learn How with Hilarie Geurink, RD, CSP
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone interested in learning about using REAL FOOD for tube feeding, you have to listen to this conversation! My friend and fellow dietitian, Hil...
#65: 2024 Ins & Outs, Mindset Shifts and Life Updates
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiiiii friends! Enjoy this spontaneous solo episode -- going over 2024 Ins & Outs, goals for the year, random Q&A and life updates. : ) Affili...
#64: Q&A and Things I'm Currently Loving
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this very random and impromptu episode!You can find links on my Amazon storefront at amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin (affiliate) and follow me...
#63: Top Kansas City Recommendations for Families with Kansas City Mom Collective
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Sarah of Kansas City Mom Collective on the podcast to tell us allll the best recs around KC to check out with your family and little one...
#62: Everything You Need To Know About Car Buying with Kelly of The Car Mom
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Kelly of The Car Mom on the podcast! I loved this conversation and know you guys will, too. Tune in to hear: How Kelly got started with...
#61: Random Things I'm Loving + Updates
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another solo episode with random updates, things I'm loving (shows, random purchases, etc.) and me rambling lol. Enjoy! Affiliate links: Expect...
#60: A Little Life + Levi Update
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Levi is officially 5 weeks old and HOME from the NICU. I'm sharing a little update on how we are doing now and just reflecting over the past 5 we...
#59: Your Ultimate Guide to Kansas City with Amanda Bergmann @nomastayinkc
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you live in Kansas City or have it on your list to visit? Today my friend Amanda of @nomastayinkc and I are giving a longggg list of recommendation...
#58: How to Get Started with Baby Led Weaning with Dietitian Katie Ferraro
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I sat down with Katie Ferraro MPH, RDN, CDCES to talk alllll about starting solids with your baby using a baby led weaning approach! ...
#57: Part 2: Is Raw Milk Good For You? What are GMOs? Your Dairy & Farming Questions Answered
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with Lauren Twigge, RD. She has a background in Animal Science and personal experience...
#56: All About Dairy, Nutrition, Farming & More with Lauren Twigge, RD
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Registered Dietitian Lauren Twigge is PACKED with all of your burning questions about dairy nutrition, the farming industry, the saf...
#55: Second Pregnancy Recap, Recommendations & Random Thoughts
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a random second pregnancy brain dump -- recapping third trimester, symptoms, random thoughts, recommendations and more! What I covered: Sympt...
#54: Exercising During and After Pregnancy and Having an Empowered Birth with Expecting and Empowered
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Amy Kiefer of Expecting and Empowered comes on to discuss tips for exercising safely during pregnancy and how to get back int...
#53: Prioritizing Your Relationship & Intimacy After Kids with Marriage365
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Casey and Meygan of Marriage365 to address all of your marriage and relationship questions. This was packed with great tips for couple...
#52: Tips for Preparing for a New Baby with Pediatrician Dr. Kate Hartman
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode we have Dr. Kate Hartman of Shawnee Mission Pediatrics on to talk about allll kinds of things for mamas expecting their first, s...
#51: How We Knew We Were Ready to Have Kids & Why We're Stopping at Two
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a solo episode addressing some FAQs I've gotten, including the following: How did we know we were ready to have kids (the first time ar...
#50: Chatting with my BFFs: On Friendship, Hall Passes, Life Advice and More
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: don't listen to this one around your kids, haha! I sat down with my BFFs of 15+ years for this one and we had lots of good laughs, but a...
#49: Supporting People Who Are Differently Abled with Meg Johnson
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Johnson is a 26-year-old with hearing loss, and in this episode, she talks about her experience growing up as someone who is differently abled, la...
#48: Breastfeeding Part 2: Busting Myths, Pumping, Weaning and More with Summer Friedmann, IBCLC
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a continuation of last week's episode on all things breastfeeding, pumping and more. Here are some of the topics we dive into du...
#47: All Things Breastfeeding & Pumping with IBCLC Summer Friedmann AKA Done Naturally
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with IBCLC Summer Friedmann of Done Naturally to dive into ALL your questions regarding breastfeeding, pumping, weaning and more! This is a...
#46: How To *Actually* Improve Your Health
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the things you see on social media these days when it comes to food, health and even beauty standards? It can be A ...
#45: How to Love Your Body Well, Even When It's Hard with Amy Reinecke
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Amy Reinecke to discuss all things body image and healing your relationship with food and your body, as well as learning to care for y...
#44: Funny Trivia, Would You Rather & Shameful Confessions with Ethan
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Valentine's Day this week, I brought my husband Ethan on to have a fun, not-so-serious chat with me! What we covered: Lots of funny ...
#43: Best Selling Authors Christina Lauren Dish About Their Writing Process & More
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have read several books by co-authors Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings -- you may know them by their combined pen name, Christina Lauren -- and a...
#42: How to Read Nutrition Labels with a Registered Dietitian
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are breaking down nutrition labels line by line to hopefully make it easier to understand what you're getting and which foods to opt for...
#41: How to Start a Business That Aligns with Your Life with Pursuing Her Purpose
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unsatisfied with your current job or career path? Is there something you're passionate about or really good at that you could be sharing ...
#40: Pelvic Floor Health Before, During & After Pregnancy with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, PT, DPT
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are pregnant or postpartum, or even TTC, you will find this episode so helpful! Today we have Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, pelvic floor physical therapi...
#39: Embracing Intuitive Eating & Body Kindness in a Plus Size Body with Dani Reilley
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are struggling with going on and off of countless diets, have poor body image, or simply want to understand someone else's perspective on ...
#38: My 2023 Goals & Intentions
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you set any goals for the new year? Today I am sharing my *intentions* and things I'd like to prioritize a little more and/or accomplish in ...
#37: Looking to cut back on alcohol or "sober curious?" Let's talk about it with Sober Sis
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about your relationship with alcohol? Good? Bad? It's complicated? In today's episode with Jenn of Sober Sis we get INTO IT ...
#36: Let's Close Out 2022 with a Healthy Mindset
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fairly quick episode that will hopefully provide you with some encouragement and positive mindset shifts as we close out this year and enter...
#35: Everything You Need To Know About Whole30 with Charlotte Martin, MS, RD
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. #35: Today we are diving deep into Whole30. If you've been curious about it or are contemplating doing it (again), tune in to hear two Regist...
#34: New Home Building FAQs
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI, we built a house... again! Yes, this is our second build in the past few years, but we hope to stay put for a V LONG TIME, haha. In this episo...
#33: Nutrition Tweaks to Boost Energy & Beat Burnout with Rachel Sandoval, RDN
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling exhausted and run down all the time? Guess what - it doesn't have to be that way! You deserve to have energy and mental clarity so you ca...
#32: Mental Health & Setting Boundaries Around The Holidays with The Counseling Co.
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is among us, and it can be a super fun yet super stressful time for many of us. If you are struggling with family, schedules, bound...
#31: Skincare Do's and Don'ts with Licensed Esthetician Rachel Monley Naster
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking care of your skin is an important part of your health AND it can significantly impact your confidence! I have been on my own journey with my sk...
#30: Baby Hutch #2 is a...
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT: tune in to hear the gender of baby #2!I'm also sharing my very honest thoughts and feelings on the gender of this baby, in hopes t...
#29: Surprise... I'M PREGNANT!
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can't believe I'm finally saying these words out loud, but Baby Hutch #2 is on the way! We are feeling so blessed and excited and can&apos...
#28: A Registered Dietitian's Honest Thoughts on 75 Hard
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am breaking down the pros and cons of the 75 Hard program, and the requirements that you have to follow for 75 consecutive days. Wh...
#27: Navigating Infertility and Intuitive Eating Through IVF with Susan Portz, MS, RDN
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Susan Portz, who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and IVF sister. Susan is passionate about helping wo...
#26: How to Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Kristie Messerli, RD CDCES
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diabetes is incredibly common, so it's important to understand what it is, who is at risk, and how we can support healthy blood sugars, whether w...
#25: How To Build Your Village & Make New Mom Friends with The Matrescence
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motherhood can feel lonely sometimes, and it can feel hard to make new friends as an adult. But it doesn't have to! For today's episode, I s...
#24: Halloween Unpopular Opinions & Navigating Halloween Candy
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost Halloween!!! This month's solo episode is Halloween-themed, per your requests.What I cover today: Unpopular opinions: Halloween edi...
#23: Healing From Stress and Trauma and Balancing Your Nervous System with Andrea Arlotti
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The nervous system is FASCINATING to me and today we dive into alllll the things that we can do to support our nervous systems + overall health, and d...
#22: How to Tackle Taxes with Confidence with Lisa Thrasher CPA
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stressed about taxes? Tune into this episode where I sat down with Lisa Thrasher CPA to break down all things taxes - whether you’re a W2 employee a...
#21: 5 Year Wedding Anniversary Q&A with My Husband, Ethan
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've learned a thing or two after five whole years of marriage, one child, two dogs, several moves and all the other curveballs that life has th...
#20: 10 Self-Care Activities I Prioritize Every Single Day
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about SELF CARE. I’m sharing ten things I do every single day (and/or week) to take care of myself physically, mentally & ...
#19: Developmental Milestones for Babies & Toddlers with Pediatric Physical Therapist @themovementmama
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kailee of @themovementmama walks us through alllll the big milestones that us mamas tend to worry SO much about. Thankfully, Kailee has a very refresh...
#18: Period Problems, Fertility Awareness Method and Learning Your Cycles with Michal Vande Kamp
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michal Vande Kamp, women’s health dietitian, teaches us all the things we need to know about our menstrual cycles. Whether you are trying to conceiv...
#17: Adoption, Raising 5 Kids, Interracial Marriage and Navigating Tough Conversations with Compassion with Kamri Phox Phillippi
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kamri is a mom of 5, including two biological children and three adopted children. We covered a variety of really important topics in this episode. Ka...
#16: Missy Franklin on Winning 5 Olympic Gold Medals to Becoming a Mom
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Missy Franklin: she swam in the Olympics TWICE and brought home FIVE gold medals throughout her career. Not only is Missy incredibly talented in ...
#15: How I Stopped Counting Calories and Why I Never Looked Back
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a solo episode sharing a little bit about my past struggles with food, exercise and body image. I dive into my 7-year history with calorie co...
#14: How To Safely Introduce Your Dog To Your Baby with Dog Meets Baby
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Dominika of @dogmeets_baby to teach us all about introducing your dogs (or fur babies) to your new human baby. We dive into how to make ...
#13: Personal Finance 101: Saving, Budgeting and More with Ethan Hutcheson, AAMS
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sitting down with my lovely husband, Ethan Hutcheson, financial advisor to talk allllll things personal finance! You all had TONS of quest...
#12: A Personal Note About Our Breastfeeding and Weaning Journey
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a little quickie episode that I wanted to share along with this week's episode on postpartum mental health. We touched on weaning in...
#11: Postpartum Mental Health with Licensed Therapists from The Counseling Co.
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about ALL things postpartum mental health with licensed therapists Kelsey and Tara from The Counseling Collaborative, women'...
#10: Things I Chilled Out About As Rhett Got Older
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This one is for all the mamas. Today I'm talking about allllll the things I chilled out about as my son got older. As a new, first-time mom, it&a...
#9: Everything You Need To Know About Spray Tans and Being A Female Entrepreneur with Shonna Dexter
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Shonna Dexter, Owner of Recreating Rays Spray Tan Studios in Kansas City! This episode includes some great tips regarding spray tans, but...
#8: Optimizing Nutrition Before, During and After Pregnancy with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the pod we have Registered Dietitian Ayla Barmmer talking ALL about how to optimize your nutrition before, during and after pregnancy. This o...
#7: Finding Joy In Movement and Breaking Up With Perfection with Simi Botic
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, I spoke with Simi Botic – intuitive eating counselor, anti-diet health coach, barre instructor and founder of virtual barre m...
#6: Kellie Bullard On Becoming A Widow At Age 26 and Life After Loss
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Kellie Bullard sharing her story of becoming a widow at 26 years old with a 2 year old and 7 week old, after losing her husband in a fat...
#5: My Miscarriage Story
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am sharing the story of my miscarriage that happened in early 2020. I am passionate about continuing to share about my experience to help othe...
#4: How To Improve Gut Health - Tips from Registered Dietitian Bethany Frazier
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast guest is fellow Kansas City-based Registered Dietitian, Bethany Frazier @kansascitydietitian, who specializes in gut health. This co...
#3: Overcoming Food Anxiety, Trusting Your Body and Navigating Motherhood with Lisa Hayim
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Lisa Hayim of @lisahayim, mind body dietitian and new mama to Soleia Rei. This episode is FULL of goodness. Whether you're a m...
#2: Picky Eating Tips and Raising Intuitive Eaters with @nutrition.for.littles
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Today’s guest is Registered Dietitian Alyssa Miller of @nutrition.for.littles who shares tons of strategies to help combat picky eating! ...
#1: Why I Decided To Start A Podcast
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Welcome to the Wellness For The Win Podcast! I'm so excited you're here. I wanted to kick things off by giving you a little back ...
Bonus Episode: Joyful Movement Challenge Details!
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN MY 4-WEEK JOYFUL MOVEMENT CHALLENGE! Starting Monday, May 16th, let's join together to work on incorporating movement that we genuinely EN...
Wellness For The Win Podcast Official Trailer
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Wellness For The Win Podcast! I'm your host, Shanna Hutcheson, Registered Dietitian and boy mama from Kansas City. I'm passio...